Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-27.3
Uses Subject to Variances.
[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9171.3]
The Commission shall have the authority to grant, as a quasi-judicial act and upon such terms and conditions and for such duration of time as it deems necessary, such variances as may be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter so that the spirit of this Chapter shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done. Variances may be granted for the following purposes:
a.
To permit the modification of the automobile parking space requirements where, in the particular instance, such modification will not be inconsistent with the purpose and intent of such requirements;
b.
To permit such modification of the height, yard, and area regulations as may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement of a lot or parcel of land which is of such shape or so located in relation to surrounding development or physical characteristics that it cannot otherwise be appropriately improved without such modification;
c.
To permit the modification of the conditions under which specific uses are allowed in certain zones;
d.
To permit temporary buildings and uses for periods of not to exceed six months; and
e.
To permit the following uses in zones from which they are prohibited by this Chapter: governmental enterprises, public libraries, public utilities, and public service uses and structures.
A variance shall not be granted for a parcel of land which authorizes a use or activity not otherwise permitted in the zone in which the parcel exists.